Donald Trump

Born on June 14, 1946 in New York, NY, Trump represented the third generation of businessmen in his family. His grandfather, Friedrich Drumpf, emigrated to the United States from Germany in 1885 and started his career by running the Arctic Restaurant and Hotel in British Columbia during the Yukon Gold Rush of 1896-97. His father, Frederick Trump, was a successful real estate developer and builder of affordable housing in areas such as Flat Bush, Coney Island, Brighton Beach and Bensonhurst. Young Donald assisted his father with various business ventures, and in the process, learned how to recognize the art of a good deal. After graduating from New York Military Academy in 1964, Trump studied... Continue Bio >>